Summary
The United States and Canada sent military jets to intercept Russian planes near Alaska. The Russian aircraft stayed in international airspace and did not pose a threat to U.S. or Canadian airspace.
Key Facts
- The U.S. and Canada intercepted five Russian planes near Alaska.
- NORAD detected two Tu-95 bombers, two Su-35 fighter jets, and one A-50 spy plane.
- The interception involved multiple U.S. military planes, including F-16s, F-35s, and support aircraft.
- The Russian planes stayed in international airspace, outside U.S. and Canadian airspace.
- NORAD regularly tracks similar Russian activities and does not view them as threats.
